Parliament of Worlds Religion 2004 Barcelona

Author(s): Parliament of the World’s Religions
Publisher: USA Parliament of the Worlds Religions

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8:00-9:00
9:00-9:30
9:30-11:00
11:00-11:30
11:30-1:00
.3:00-4:30
4:30-5:00
5:00-6:30
6:30-7:00
7:00-8:30
SESSION
MORNING OBSERVANCES
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SESSION A
"Religious and Spiritual Communities Share their Stories"
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SESSION B "Religious and Spiritual
Communities Dialogue with Each Other"
A wide variety of programs focusing on: (1) structured opportunities for interreligious encounter and dialogue; (2) sharing the convictions and motivations for engaging with each other and the world; and, (3) innovative methodologies for interreligious encounter, dialogue and cooperation.
1:00-3:00 LUNCH BREAK Time for enjoying performances and informal dialogue on the beachfront setting
SESSION C "Religious and Spiritual
Communities Work Together"
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OPEN SPACE/ GATHERINGS
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THEME
PLENARY
Day-at-a-Glance
Experiences of religious and spiritual observances, meditations, and prayer.
Time to move between programs and for informal conversations
A wide variety of programs focusing on: (1) a basic understanding of religious and spiritual communities, and the teachings, practices and dynamics of their traditions; (2) resources and rationales from within religious and spiritual communities and movements for dialogue, engagement and cooperation; and, (3) tools for intrareligious reflection and dialogue.
Time to move between programs and for informal conversations
PREFERRED FORMAT
Meditations, prayers, reflections
Free time or opportunity to engage with participants from around the world on topics of special interest through facilitated "open space" dialogue and working sessions. Spaces are also available for meetings of groups, organizations, and delegations.
Time to move to plenary space
Plenary sessions and large group gatherings. (Please note: Opening Plenary on July 7 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM)
INTRARELIGIOUS
Primarily singletradition panel presentations
A wide variety of programs focusing on: (1) building capacity for religious and spiritual people, communities and organizations to collaborate with guiding institutions in service to a peaceful, just and sustainable future; (2) examples of successful programs and best practices that are addressing critical issues around the world; and, (3) creative approaches and tools for effective dialogue and collaboration.
Time to move between programs and for informal conversations
INTERRELIGIOUS
Primarily multipletradition panel presentations and facilitated dialogues
ENGAGEMENT
Primarily facilitated dialogues, workshops and multireligious panels
ENCOUNTER Open space, dialogues
CELEBRATION Arts & evocative presentations
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